Marjoram (Sweet) Oil

Herbal · Warm

Safe age 6+Topical, Diffuse

Best for

Muscle Pain →Back Pain →Tension Headaches →Insomnia →Menstrual Cramps →

Using this oil

Topical(dilute in a carrier oil →)

1 drop or 1% of essential oil per tsp of carrier oil — kids 6+

2 drops or 2% of essential oil per tsp of carrier oil — adults

Diffusion

3-5 drops in diffuser (30 min) — kids 6+

Use with care

Children

Sweet marjoram (Origanum majorana) — NOT oregano oil. Distinct plants.

Adults

Confused often with oregano oil — they are different. Sweet marjoram is gentler. Avoid in pregnancy. May cause drowsiness at high doses — do not drive after heavy use.

SourcesTisserand R, Young R: Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed. Churchill Livingstone 2014 · Worwood VA: Complete Book of Essential Oils 2nd ed. 2016.